Garden City|News|
5 Great Trails For Hiking New York This Summer
The Empire State is full of amazing hiking trails. Here are some you can check off this summer.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
- Garden City, NY
Alex is an award-winning journalist who has spent more than a decade covering Long Island, and Nassau County in particular. He loves the nitty-gritty of local politics, his dog and tea. You can reach him at alex.costello@patch.com.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Nassau Woman Attacked Homeowner, Police Officer: PD
Police say the woman was rummaging through a shed, and attacked the homeowner when she was caught.
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Levittown, NY|News|
The Poke Bros. To Open First NY Location In Levittown Next Week
The popular chain offers fast-casual poké bowls, along with other healthy options.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Air Quality Advisory Issued For Long Island Wednesday
Tomorrow's high heat will make more ozone, which could make it harder for some people to breathe.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Nassau Woman Stabbed Her Boyfriend In Back Multiple Times: Police
Police say they were called to the house for a domestic disturbance, and found the man had been stabbed.
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Freeport, NY|News|
MS-13 Member Sentenced To Decades In Prison For 2016 Freeport Murder
Eduardo Portillo helped lure 15-year-old Javier Castillo to a park in Freeport, where he was hacked to death with a machete.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Joan Jett To Play Free Concert At Eisenhower Park
The "Nassau is Back" concert will feature Long Island's own rock n' roll legend.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City Hires New Assistant Principal For Stratford School
Lauren Quezada brings a wealth of experience with her to the district.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Board Of Ed Swears In New Superintendent, Trustee
The board also elected to keep the same leadership it currently has for the 2022-23 school year.
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Garden City|News|
Adelphi School Of Social Work Awarded $1.125 Million In Grants
The funding will be used to recruit more diverse students and support Long Island school districts.
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Garden City|News|
LI Weekly Weather: Possible Flooding, Thunderstorms Could Hit Areas
Low-lying areas could face minor flooding this week, as high temperatures and possible thunderstorms move in as well.
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Syosset, NY|News|
LI Man Gets 10 Years In Prison For Scamming Elderly Out Of $12 Million
Matthew Eckstein lured his elderly clients into investing in his Ponzi scheme, bilking them out of millions of their retirement savings.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
5 Nassau Police Officers Injured Responding To Fire
Police say the officers were injured while searching a burning home for any occupants.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau Man Stabbed To Death On Street: Police
Police are asking anyone with info about the murder of the 20-year-old man to come forward.
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Garden City|News|
Car Stolen From Garden City Recovered In New Jersey: Police
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Multiple Massapequa Shoplifters Arrested: Nassau Police
See what else police say happened in your area this week.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown Hit With Another Catalytic Converter Theft: Nassau Police
See what else police say happened in your neighborhood this week.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
LI Dentist Facing Charges Over Multiple Guns: Patch Week In Review
ALSO: Couple robbed gas station | Woman attacked officers giving her son ticket | Thousands of bees found inside LI home | Mosque attacked.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
LI Weekend Forecast: Possibility Of Rain Could Wash Out Some Plans
Saturday looks like it could be rainy, but Sunday should be sunny and beautiful.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Many East Meadow Students Make Hofstra Dean's List
The local university recognized students for their outstanding achievement in the Spring 2022 semester.
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